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Cute and somewhat ridiculous, Pippi Longstocking is a collection of little stories about two children, Tommy, and Annika, and their friendship with their neighbour Pippi Longstocking. She lives on her own and is super strong (picks her horse up to move him sort of strong). Pippi makes up stories constantly, on the spur of the moment, and is a chaotic individual completely different from Tommy and Annika and the rest of the kids.

A conservative parent might readily call Pippi a bad influence but her stories are fun, and following Pippu's lengthy sentences and verbal gymnastics can help a child practice their reading and improve literacy. ( )

Pippi Longstocking is a loveable swedish girl. Her mother died and her father is sailing the seven seas. She lives by her self in her own house with her own monkey and her own horse. Perfect for 8-12 girls ( )

Pippi Longstocking is a rambunctious youngster with so much energy and mirth. She's constantly on the prowl for some sort of adventure to be had and in many ways, she reminds me of a more active, more troublesome version of Peter Pan. At the center of it all, Pippi has a good heart, but she is a handful.

I didn't read this book as a child, and as an adult, it didn't really appeal to me. There wasn't a lot of rhyme or reason to it, and it was too stressful to be enchanting. On personal enjoyment, I'd actually only give this 1.5 stars. But sometimes, SOMETIMES, I can write a review that's a bit more objective and I do believe that as a book, Pippi Longstocking deserves four.

Why? Well, first of all, this wasn't written for me. It was written for children. And as such - the writing style is charming and has a great flow. The stories bump from one adventure to another and would make a great bedtime story, because they send the imagination running. Additionally, the characters are varied and interesting, and children will enjoy them. For its intended audience, I think this book is great. ( )

Wikipedia in English (1)

Pippi is an irrepressible, irreverent, and irrefutably delightful girl who lives alone (with a monkey) in her wacky house, Villa Villekulla. When she's not dancing with the burglars who were just trying to rob her house, she's attempting to learn the "pluttification" tables at school; fighting Adolf, the strongest man in the world at the circus; or playing tag with police officers. Pippi's high-spirited, good-natured hijinks cause as much trouble as fun, but a more generous child you won't find anywhere.

Astrid Lindgren has created a unique and lovable character, inspiring generations of children to want to be Pippi. More than anything, Pippi makes reading a pleasure; no child will welcome the end of the book, and many will return to Pippi Longstocking again and again. Simply put, Pippi is irresistible. (Ages 9 to 12)